Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Hi from the Tennessee Valley,

Thanks for the suggestions about organizing coupons! If you have any other ideas please let me know. I think I saved about $17.00 with the coupons we used yesterday.

I had an appointment today with the neurologist who diagnosed me with Parkinson's about a year ago. She wants me to go to Nashville to the Vanderbilt Clinic in Feb. for a consultation. They have a well-known movement disorders clinic there.

The Dr. also scheduled me for an MRI right after Christmas.She thinks I might be having a few very mild mini strokes and wants to decide what medicine to give me if I need something stronger than the low-dose aspirin.

This poem came to me after a friend told me about seeing a little turtle toddling along on the sidewalk downtown.

My Little Walk In Town
By Mr.Turtle

One day as in the grass I lay
There came this little thought:
"It's such a lovely, sunny day,
I think I'll take a walk."

I had no certain place to go,
No one I had to meet,
With carefree steps I moved along,
On little turtle feet.

No one seemed to notice me,
They all were rushing by,
But I enjoyed my little walk,
Just me, myself, and I.

Then up ahead I saw some stairs,
Just one of many hurdles,
That have to be confronted by
Us little, bitty turtles.

At first I thought I might go back,
Or go around that hurdle,
But then I thought of Mother's words,
"Nothing stops a turtle."

So straight ahead I went and placed
My foot upon the rock,
Nothing now could keep me back,
From going to the top.

All at once I heard a cry,
A startled little, "Eeeeek!"
A lady looking quite surprised,
Stood inches from my feet!

I wasn't scared; somehow I knew,
(E'en though we hadn't met)
That she was happy just to see
A turtle climbing steps!

And so this is my story

My walk was very sweet.

And I returned safe, home again,

On little turtle feet.

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Bye for now.


Love from Mary


7 comments:

  1. Hi, Mary! It's Dad's friend Becky in California. Sorry I haven't stopped by before but Jessie and I have been moving house and this is the first I've been online in a few days. I am so happy you started a blog! I've always wanted to "get to know you better" since your dad mentions you so often and you're clearly a talented poet.

    Well, it's almost midnight here and I'm tired! Still haven't recovered from the moving. I'll be back soon, though!

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  2. You'll be in my prayers for sure. I'm hoping that they find some good news for you with the consultation and the MRI.

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  3. Good Morning Mary...

    Oh, what a cheerful poem. After reading about your heath issues it was nice to have such a beautiful poem lift our spirits. I hope your blog and poem writing will keep you calm and peaceful as you go thru more tests.

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  4. I love your poem! It is adorable. Hope all goes well at the doctor. You'll have to stop in and see us in Lebanon during your trip to Vanderbilt!

    Love ya,

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  5. You are so talented! Such a cute and adorable poem. I love you, Sis!

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  6. Dear Ms. Mary:

    Laughing! What a cute poem and how talented you are! ;)

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  7. VERY GOOD MARY. WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR POST. sam

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